Lille Team News Page 30 - Soccer

Jose Fonte - Earns clean sheet versus Bordeaux Fonte had a clean sheet, two interceptions and two aerials won in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Bordeaux.

Impact Fonte and the Lille back line have now held back to back clean sheets and five in the last six matches and have been on a hot streak. The veteran though has been a bit limited of late when it comes to peripheral numbers and has also offered little offensive appeal over that period.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Djalo - Keeps clean sheet in draw Djalo had a clean sheet, one shot (off target), two interceptions and team-high 60 passes completed in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Bordeaux.

Impact Djalo and the Lille back line have now held back to back clean sheets and five in the last six matches and have been on a hot streak. The versatile defender hasn't had much of an offensive presence of late but has also added 12 tackles, six interceptions and seven clearances over his past four matches alone.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Sends four crosses in scoreless draw Celik had a clean sheet, one shot (off target), four crosses (none accurate) and two fouls drawn in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Bordeaux.

Impact Celik and the Lille back line have now held back to back clean sheets and five in the last six matches and have been on a hot streak. The full-back has also added one goal and one assist during that run and has been a fantasy monster of late.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Creates three chances versus Bordeaux Bamba had three shots (one on target), three chances created, six crosses (one accurate), three dribbles, four corners and four fouls drawn in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Bordeaux.

Impact Bamba delivered a terrific all around performance and lit up the stats sheet with the only thing missing here a major contribution that could've been potential winner for the champions. The winger has just one goal and one assist all season but remains consistently productive in peripheral stats.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burak Yilmaz - Takes five shots in scoreless draw Yilmaz had five shots (two on target), one chance created and a yellow card in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Bordeaux.

Impact Yilmaz had plenty of chances to score but was yet again plenty of wasteful. It just hasn't been his season and he's now scored just once over his past six starts despite taking 22 efforts on goal over that span.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - Returns off bench Saturday Sanches played 14 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Bordeaux.

Impact Sanches only found the bench in his return as a precaution but with another week of training he should be starting next week again. When healthy and on the pitch he's been a creative force with four assists over his past seven starts.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Plays off bench in draw David played 29 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Bordeaux.

Impact David returned very late from international duty and expectations were that he'll be rested here. The forward should be back leading the line next week though he's merely scored once in 12 starts since the turn of the year.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Faces late fitness test Saturday David (international duty) was named in the 20-man squad for Saturday's match versus Bordeaux but will be facing a late fitness test with possible fatigue.

Impact David played a World Cup qualifier with Canada early Thursday morning and then had to travel from Panama back to Canada and from there back to Europe. While he made it back on time to get in the group for the game he may as well be dealing with some fatigue which could keep him on the bench with Hatem Ben Arfa leading the line alongside Burak Yilmaz.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - Could feature versus Bordeaux Sanches (thigh) was named in the 20-man squad for Saturday's match versus Bordeaux.

Impact Sanches' return is a massive boost for Lille's hopes for European spots though after missing a few weeks he might not be ready for a start right away here. Xeka is suspended and that could allow youngster Amadou Onana to get second straight start alongside Benjamin Andre in the middle of the park.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivo Grbic - Ruled out for Bordeaux match Grbic is dealing with a sprained collarbone and is ruled out for Saturday's match versus Bordeaux, L'Equipe reports.

Impact The full extent of Grbic's issue remains unclear though he's now assumed a backup role and his absence won't affect many fantasy decisions. Leo Jardim should continue starting.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pepi, Acosta, Weah, Yedlin start for US at Costa Rica

Ricardo Pepi, Kellyn Acosta, Tim Weah and DeAndre Yedlin returned to the starting lineup as U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter made four changes for the Americans' final World Cup qualifie...

MARCH 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Xeka - Suspended for Bordeaux match Xeka is suspended for Saturday's match versus Bordeaux.

Impact Xeka's absence could be very crucial if Renato Sanches also remains out through his injury. In that case youngster Amadou Onana may have a chance for a second straight start in the middle of the park.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pepe tests positive, ruled out of qualifier against Turkey

Veteran defender Pepe has been ruled out of Portugal’s World Cup qualifier against Turkey after testing positive for COVID-19

MARCH 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Saliba gets 1st call to France squad to replace Pavard

Marseille defender William Saliba has been called up to France’s national team for upcoming friendly matches

MARCH 21, 2022 • Associated Press

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MARCH 21, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Gabriel Gudmundsson - Wins eight tackles in shutout win Gudmundsson had a clean sheet, nine tackles (eight won) and two fouls drawn in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.

Impact Gudmundsson and the Lille back line continue their sensational domestic run with the sixth straight league clean sheet. The versatile defender has also one goal over that run and offers incredible offensive appeal often playing on the wing.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Fonte - Takes two shots in shutout win Fonte had a clean sheet, two shots (one on target), four aerials won, two tackles (none won) and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.

Impact Fonte and the Lille back line continue their sensational domestic run with the sixth straight league clean sheet. The veteran has been a rock in the back also adding seven tackles, eight interceptions, four blocks and 23 clearances over his past five matches across all competitions.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Djalo - Holds clean sheet for win Djalo had a clean sheet, three interceptions and two clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.

Impact Djalo and the Lille back line continue their sensational domestic run with the sixth straight league clean sheet. The versatile defender has also added 16 tackles, six interceptions, 11 clearances and seven fouls drawn over his past five matches across all competitions.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amadou Mvom Onana - Bags winner versus Nantes Onana scored on his lone shot and hauled in six tackles (all won), two aerials won and two fouls drawn in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.

Impact Onana was at the right place at the right time to find a loose ball and put it in the back of the net with a clinical finish for the vital winner here. That was his first score of the season though he's not a regular starter and his upside in long-term formats won't change much.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Creates three chances in win Bamba had one shot (off target), three chances created, eight crosses (two accurate), three aerials won, three fouls drawn, seven corners and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win ov...

Impact Bamba confirmed his much improved form of late with another very productive outing. He's now scored once on five shots over his past four matches while creating multiple scoring chances in six of his last seven matches along with a total of 46 crosses over the same period.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Takes one shot versus Nantes David had one shot (on target), one chance created, two dribbles and three fouls drawn in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.

Impact David had a terrific scoring opportunity but just wasn't clinical enough to finish it confirming his serious drop in form. He's now only scored once in 12 matches after hammering 15 goals across all competitions in 25 matches before that.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Jardim - Holds clean sheet for win Jardim made three saves en route to a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.

Impact Jardim continues his sensational run in the league after holding his sixth straight clean sheet in as many starts since taking over the starting job.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burak Yilmaz - Plays off bench versus Nantes Yilmaz played 16 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.

Impact After a rough outing midweek Yilmaz was given a breather here as expected. The veteran played well versus Chelsea though and should be given a run at the starting role after the break and with Lille now only playing in the league he may stay in the lineup for consecutive matches.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Gets rested versus Nantes Celik (hip) was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.

Impact Celik was spared entirely here and will be allowed to fully recover over the break without risking his health just days after picking up a minor issue. The full-back should be back starting in April and he's been a fantasy weapon of late with one goal, one assist and four clean sheets in his last four league outings.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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